Marys Savory Marinara Sauce Recipes

MARY'S SAVORY MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute the garlic and onion in oil in a large pot over a medium heat until they are transparent but not browned. Add a 1/2 teaspoon each of dry oregano and basil to the onion and garlic while sauteing.
• Once the onions and garlic are transparent, add all of the tomato products, the hot water, the rest of the dry herbs, and the fresh basil leaves to the pot and mix everything together well.
• If you'd like, you can add meatballs and/or sweet Italian sausage to the sauce at this point.
• Adjust the flame to a low heat and let the sauce cook for about 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• After the 2 1/2 hours, add the sugar and cook for another 45 minutes.
• Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with more basil leaves, if desired. Leftovers can be frozen and reheated on the stove later.

EASY MEATLESS MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Add tomatoes (break these up after putting in the pot. I find it easy to use a potatoe masher or a "wand"), tomato paste, minced onion and garlic and bring to a boil.
• Once boiling, lower to a simmer and add the sugar, basil, oregano, and parsley (all to suit you taste). It is best to add these ingredients one at a time starting with the sugar and stirring well after each addition.
• Cover and simmer about 5-10 minutes and taste.
• Add more of the sugar, basil, oregano, or parsley as needed.
• Serve over angel hair or your favorite pasta and enjoy!

SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil on medium-high heat in a large dutch oven.
• Add half of italian sausage and saute until golden brown.
• Remove cooked sausage and repeat with remaining sausage.
• Remove all sausage and set aside.
• Add chopped onions and minced garlic to pot. Turn heat to medium low and saute 5 minutes.
• Add tomato paste and saute until onions develop nice golden color. Stir frequently and WATCH CAREFULLY to make sure the tomato paste doesn't burn.
• Once the onions are golden, add the wine and stir, incorporating all of the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add all remaining ingredients and browned sausage to pot and stir well.
• Turn heat to medium low and simmer 45 minutes.

LONGER-COOKED, VERY GARLICKY MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Add olive oil to a large pot over med-high heat.
• Add in the garlic; stir/saute until the garlic is lightly golden.
• Add in the tomatoes w/ liquid--squeeze the tomatoes with your hands to break them up as you drop them into the pot.
• Add in the water, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
• Serve right away or freeze for later use.